Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Brain injuries occur more often on the road than in sports
Many people connect concussions and more serious brain injuries with sports-related incidents. However, a traumatic brain injury is more common as the result of a vehicle crash than it is from an illegal hit on the football field. Understanding a traumatic brain...
OSHA unable to investigate injuries or deaths at small farms
Tennessee residents should know that farming is among the most dangerous occupations. Sadly, OSHA oversight does not extend to small farms with fewer than 10 employees. This goes back to the appropriations bill that was passed in 1976, to which Congress added a rider...
What to do when accident-related pain is delayed
Auto accident victims in Tennessee may not become aware of certain injuries they incurred until days or weeks after the event. This is why it's important to know what sort of conditions can be delayed and what their symptoms will be. First, victims may experience...
Watch for common signs of hearing loss
Hearing loss may not be something you think of as an on-the-job injury, but it is quite common. Since this is the type of injury that often happens over time, it is essential that you are aware of the signs that you may be losing your hearing. This will allow you to...
BLS: older workers more liable to be killed on the job
Partly because of the aging population and the increased number of older people among the labor force, older workers are becoming more liable to fatal injuries on the job than workers overall. Employees in Tennessee should know that the Bureau of Labor Statistics made...
Truckers more likely to crash if they drink coffee excessively
Many truck accidents occur in Tennessee, leaving the victims in the passenger vehicles coping with catastrophic injuries and sometimes psychological trauma. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are the fault of the truck drivers with some driving drunk, some...
Slow driving and what to do about it
Drivers in Tennessee may find themselves being held up on the freeway by a slow driver in the left-hand lane. Driving below the speed limit is illegal when it impedes the reasonable flow of traffic, yet this does not mean that other drivers should behave in risky ways...
Study: Apple CarPlay more distracting than texting
The U.K.-based safety charity IAM RoadSmart has conducted a study on Apple CarPlay, a system that allows drivers to access an iPhone without touching it. Tennessee residents should know that contrary to what Apple has said about the safety benefits of CarPlay, the...
Giving too much information after an accident is a bad move
After a car accident, you may have a lot of overwhelming emotions. You may feel as if you need to rush through wrapping things up. This may lead you to take steps that will end up hurting you in the long run. A good example is when you offer too much information to an...
Federal court rules in favor of OSHA
OSHA rules require employers in Tennessee and throughout the country to determine ahead of time if a respirator is needed to complete a given project. Employers are also required to choose a respirator that meets all their workers’ needs. Although OSHA's Respiratory...
